Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Ruston, LA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $862. This is -55%, or $1,037, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$862

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $862. This is -55%, or $1,037, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

35%
57%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ruston, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA have increased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ruston, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ruston, LA is $787. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $775. Houses for rent in Ruston, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$450

2%

18%

2 bedroom

$775

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,200

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,395

4%

45%

Studio

$775

8%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Ruston, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Ruston, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, LA.

Ruston

Median rent price$862
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$990
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 13% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

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Campus Commons Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Campus Commons Apartments

620 Henderson St, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$500

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11h ago

8

Very good

Goodwin Apartments

1701 Goodwin Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$550

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Cal East Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.9

Very good

Cal East Apartments

705 E California Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$600

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1302 Alpine Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ruston

1302 Alpine Avenue - 1

1302 Alpine Ave #1, Ruston, LA 71270

3 beds

1 bath

$600

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Available Feb 9

Ruston Homes - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.1

Very good

Ruston Homes

606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270

Studio–3 beds

0–3 baths

$625–$900

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3020 Paul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3020 Paul Ave

3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$649

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Bulldog Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

Bulldog Crossing

2011 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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105 E Texas Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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R- 105 East Texas Avenue - 1

105 E Texas Ave #1, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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Available Mar 1